Senior Staff Analog Circuit Design Engineer - SerDes

Job Title

Senior Staff Analog Circuit Design Engineer - SerDes

Role Summary

Design, implement, and validate analog and mixed-signal circuits for high-speed SerDes transceivers (112G and 224G). Work within a SerDes engineering team, collaborating with system architects, digital designers, layout engineers and validation teams to deliver high-performance analog blocks and subsystems.

Work includes pre- and post-silicon design, verification, performance optimization, and mentoring junior analog designers.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Senior Staff). The posting lists a minimum of 2+ years of analog/mixed-signal design experience; candidates are expected to have substantial hands-on experience in high-speed SerDes or equivalent applications.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities focus on analog block design, verification, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Design and implement advanced analog and mixed-signal circuits for 112G and 224G SerDes.
• Define, verify, and optimize high-performance analog blocks and subsystems (PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, ADC, LDO, reference generation, transmitter/receiver).
• Participate in technical design reviews and cross-disciplinary discussions with system architects and digital/layout teams.
• Perform post-silicon validation, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Provide guidance to layout engineers and mentor junior analog designers.
• Develop and document designs, simulation results, and test plans.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• 2+ years of analog/mixed-signal circuit design experience for high-speed SerDes or similar applications (as listed by the employer).
• Hands-on experience with analog design and simulation tools such as Cadence Virtuoso/ADE, HSPICE, or equivalent.
• Experience with advanced FinFET CMOS process technologies.
• Domain experience in one or more of: PLL, CDR, CTLE, DFE, ADC, LDO, reference generation, or transmitter design.
• Strong analog fundamentals: noise, linearity, matching, and stability analysis; hands-on debugging skills.
• Good communication, documentation skills, and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with transmitter/receiver design, CDR loops, equalization techniques, and signal integrity/channel modeling.
• Familiarity with next-generation high-speed standards (e.g., PCIe 6.0, 800G Ethernet, JESD) and prior work on PCIe/Gen4/Gen5 or Ethernet (100G/400G).
• Experience with Verilog-A modeling, MATLAB simulations, and automation scripting (Python, Tcl).

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a STEM-related field (or equivalent practical experience as noted by the employer). Preferred: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related STEM field. The posting indicates degree attainment may be satisfied via a combination of industry experience, internships, coursework, or research.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.